• 5 at home exercises that can relieve knee pain

    We’re all staying home much more these days as we deal with the realities of COVID-19, but the Advanced Spine and Pain (ASAP) team has great ideas for at-home exercises you can do to help…

  • How epidural steroid injections can treat your radiculitis

    Your back is a complex mechanism with many moving parts that allow you to stand, walk, and twist. It supports you whether you’re simply standing or sitting or doing something more strenuous like raking the…

  • Heres how your weight affects your sciatica

    Sciatica develops when your sciatic nerve gets compressed, causing irritation and inflammation. These nerves start on the left and right side of your lower spine, run through your buttocks and down into your legs, before…

  • Is a spinal fusion the solution for my back pain

    If you suffer from back pain, you’re not alone. According to the American Chiropractic Association, back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide. In the United States, it accounts for 264 million lost workdays…

  • Understanding the genetics behind addiction

    Addiction is a national crisis. Communities all over the country are faced with nearly epidemic levels of addiction, and there’s great concern when it comes to prescription opioids. This presents a challenge for people living…

  • Why its so important to catch scoliosis early

    Scoliosis is a condition that causes your spine to curve sideways. It usually occurs in children, during the growth spurt right before puberty. In fact, approximately three percent of adolescents have scoliosis. The exact cause…

  • Beware the dangers of tech neck

    Your mobile device serves many purposes. It helps you keep in touch with friends and family and catch-up on work emails, and it serves as a source of information where you can find answers to…

  • How to get ahead of age related knee pain

    Age-related knee pain is a terrible reason to have to give up the activities you love. Sadly, pain in the knees affects many Americans, with those who are over 65 or who are overweight at…

  • How to prevent a herniated disc from causing you pain

    Oh! That aching back! Back pain is one of the most common medical complaints in the U.S., and for good reason: We use our backs for just about everything we do, from standing, walking and climbing,…